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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,608.84, 2,413.14 and 785.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,608.84, 2,413.14 and 785.88 is: 1,178.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,608.84 : 2,413.14 = 785.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,608.84/2,413.14 = 785.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,608.84x = 2,413.14 × 785.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,608.84x = 1,896,438.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,438.46/1,608.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.76

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